Fixed Wing Pilot

Air Methods

. Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRapid City • South Dakota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,900 - $93,251 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft operation, safety protocols, and compliance with aviation regulations. Proficient in flight planning and maintaining effective communication with medical teams and stakeholders.

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2500 Total Flight Hours2000 Flight Hours In CategoryInstrument Rating For CategoryFirst Or Second Class FAA Medical CertificateKnowledge Of FAR, AIM, GOM

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Hard Skills

Aircraft OperationFlight PlanningPre-Flight InspectionsAircraft Walk-AroundCross-Country Flight TimeTurbine TimeNight Flight TimePIC ExperienceMedical Systems FamiliarityDocumentation Completion

Soft Skills

Professional Relationship ManagementTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

ATP RatingCommercial Single-Engine LandFixed Wing Multiengine Rating

Industry Keywords

Air Methods PoliciesFAA RegulationsAviation SafetyMedical TransportEmergency Medical Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate Air Methods aircraft in a safe and legal manner
Complete pre-flight inspections before every flight and verify aircraft airworthiness through the Daily Flight Log
Perform a complete aircraft walk-around before entering the cockpit and after each flight
Exercise final authority over aircraft operations and the safety of passengers, cargo, and equipment
Maintain familiarity with aircraft and medical systems of backup aircraft used in the operational area
Ensure the medical flight team is familiar and comfortable with the medical interior and systems
Complete required documentation
Conduct detailed flight planning with little notice
Participate regularly in Air Methods meetings, activities, projects, committees, and community outreach
Perform other duties as assigned
Transport medical crew and patients to receiving hospitals within the assigned operational area
Maintain positive professional relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Must maintain a weight not to exceed 250 pounds
Must be less than seventy (70) years old
Pilots must have flown in category within the previous 24 months
2500 total flight hours with minimum of 2000 flight hours in category
1000 hours PIC in category
500 hours of cross-country flight time, at least 50 hours of which were at night
500 hours of turbine time
100 hours night flight time
100 hours of flight in actual instrument conditions in category
Instrument rating for category and class of aircraft; ATP rating in category meets this requirement
Fixed wing multiengine rating required for twin-engine aircraft
Commercial single-engine land required for single-engine aircraft
First OR Second Class FAA Medical certificate required
Knowledge of and compliance with FAR, AIM, GOM, and Air Methods policies and procedures
Ability to conduct detailed flight planning with little notice to exacting standards
Regular scheduled attendance and compliance with Air Methods employment practices and policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

$12,000 Experience Stipend
$3,000 IFR Stipend
$40,000 Base Stipend
Off Duty Housing
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
7/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts